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Thursday April 3, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Cribbage
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pinochle
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    L/A/ Vet Council
 
Friday April 4, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pitch
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Private Rental
 
Saturday April 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
Sunday April 6, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Monday April 7, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Arts & Crafts
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Canasta-Open Games in the Senior Room (Drop in)
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Paint Night - Paint Your Own Canvas
Paint Your Own ClothesThat's right, your clothes will be your canvas. A pair of jeans, jean skirt, jean shorts or jacket.....Melanie Therrien from Wicked Illustration will help use recycle reuse and beautify a piece of clothing so we can wear it again with our own art displayed! Details:Any adult 18 and above are invited to attend. Fee is $20 per person for Lewiston Resident  $22 for Non Res.What to Bring:A piece of clothing you would like to decorate with a picture of a flower that you will paint. These paints can stain so bring a smock, apron or wear clothing that you don't mind getting stained. Melanie will supply brushes and paints and step by step instruction. Location: The Senior Room in the Armory. 65 Central Ave. Lewiston.  Entrance is on the right side of the armory through metal doors marked Senior Center.Time:Doors open at 6:00PM class will be 6:30 to 7:30 PM Questions about this program can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Program Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
Tuesday April 8, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bridge (Drop in)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Gentle Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Homeschool Cooking Matters with Healthy Androscoggin - Cooking Matters
This class series is designed for kids aged 8-12 who are homeschooled and looking to sharpen their cooking and nutritional knowledge through a fun, engaging, and delicious 6 week course.Come ready to learn, get resources and prizes. Make and eat delicious recipes and always have homework...cook something awesome at home each week and share about it!Led by Nutrition Educator Emily Smith!When: Tuesdays March 25th-May 6th. (Excluding April 22nd, May 13th makeup date if needed)Time: 11:00am-1:00pm. Adults do not have to stay during the class but are welcome to join in & help out! Where: Lewiston Armory Drill Room- 65 Central Avenue Cost: FREE! Pre-Registration Required (Limited space available)For more information contact Devin Pike, Youth and Family Program Aide at dpike@lewistonmaine.gov
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Casual Cribbage
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
Wednesday April 9, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bingo
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Mahjong Drop in (Drill Room)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM    LSC Colette Presentation
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Thursday April 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Cribbage
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pinochle
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Lewiston Dems
 
Friday April 11, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pitch
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Private Rental
 
Saturday April 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
Sunday April 13, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Monday April 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Canasta-Open Games in the Senior Room (Drop in)
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
Tuesday April 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bridge (Drop in)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Gentle Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Homeschool Cooking Matters with Healthy Androscoggin - Cooking Matters
This class series is designed for kids aged 8-12 who are homeschooled and looking to sharpen their cooking and nutritional knowledge through a fun, engaging, and delicious 6 week course.Come ready to learn, get resources and prizes. Make and eat delicious recipes and always have homework...cook something awesome at home each week and share about it!Led by Nutrition Educator Emily Smith!When: Tuesdays March 25th-May 6th. (Excluding April 22nd, May 13th makeup date if needed)Time: 11:00am-1:00pm. Adults do not have to stay during the class but are welcome to join in & help out! Where: Lewiston Armory Drill Room- 65 Central Avenue Cost: FREE! Pre-Registration Required (Limited space available)For more information contact Devin Pike, Youth and Family Program Aide at dpike@lewistonmaine.gov
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Casual Cribbage
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Veteran's Meeting
 
Wednesday April 16, 2025
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Mahjong Drop in (Sr Room)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Thursday April 17, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Cribbage
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pinochle
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    American Legion
 
Friday April 18, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pitch
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Private Rental
 
Saturday April 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
Sunday April 20, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Monday April 21, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Canasta-Open Games in the Senior Room (Drop in)
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
Tuesday April 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bridge (Drop in)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Gentle Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Casual Cribbage
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
Wednesday April 23, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bingo
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Mahjong Drop in (Drill Room)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Thursday April 24, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Cribbage
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pinochle
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Veteran's Meeting
 
Friday April 25, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pitch
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Private Rental
 
Saturday April 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM    The Ark
 
Sunday April 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Monday April 28, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Canasta-Open Games in the Senior Room (Drop in)
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
Tuesday April 29, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Bridge (Drop in)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Gentle Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Homeschool Cooking Matters with Healthy Androscoggin - Cooking Matters
This class series is designed for kids aged 8-12 who are homeschooled and looking to sharpen their cooking and nutritional knowledge through a fun, engaging, and delicious 6 week course.Come ready to learn, get resources and prizes. Make and eat delicious recipes and always have homework...cook something awesome at home each week and share about it!Led by Nutrition Educator Emily Smith!When: Tuesdays March 25th-May 6th. (Excluding April 22nd, May 13th makeup date if needed)Time: 11:00am-1:00pm. Adults do not have to stay during the class but are welcome to join in & help out! Where: Lewiston Armory Drill Room- 65 Central Avenue Cost: FREE! Pre-Registration Required (Limited space available)For more information contact Devin Pike, Youth and Family Program Aide at dpike@lewistonmaine.gov
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM    Age Friendly 50+ Games at the Armory - Casual Cribbage
DROP IN GAMES (Registration not required) Join us to play Canasta, Casual Cribbage, UNO or something of your choosing! All levels welcome and we'll teach you if you are new to the game! These games are "drop in" and registration is NOT required. CanastaEvery Monday. The Senior Room/Drill Room is available for you to use to join us in Canasta or other games if you choose. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 to 3:00.Fee: FREE for Age Friendly Members   $1.00 per session for non membersCasual Cribbage GameWe are starting a Casual Cribbage time for the 50 + population.This is being offered for those who want to learn how to play cribbage or just want to casually play a game and have a few laughs! The Age Friendly Guide to this game is John Miller, who has many years of playing Cribbage experience. We will supply the cards and the cribs. No need to bring a partner just yourself.Day: TuesdaysStart Date: Sept. 17Time: 1:00 to 3:30Location: Lewiston Armory-65 Central AveFee: FREE for Age Friendly Members       $1 for Non-Members Not Your Typical Corn HoleJoin us in an unusual way to play corn hole! Teams will be picked at the beginning of the session. There will be 3 games in one session. Each team will have two 10 minute games to accrue as many points as possible. The third game will be "like scoring" teams will play each other for the mini play off for the evening. All registrations will be individual.Dates: 4 Sessions. April 29-May 6-13-20 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $10 Lewiston Resident  $12 Non Res.  Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at (207)513-3059.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Lewiston Envy Cheering - Spring AND Summer Cheering with Lewiston Envy
Tumble, Jump, and Cheer! Keep your rising athlete engaged in cheering in the off-season. Lewiston Cheer Envy's Spring and Summer Cheering will work on a series of tumbling, stunting, and dancing programs that will keep your child active all season long!Please send your child with comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle. Cheering practices are closed to parents.Spring Session: April 22 - June 12Summer Session: June 17 - August 14Price Per Session: R $90/NR $105SAVE and sign up for BOTH sessions: R $160/NR $175Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30Location: Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue2025-2026 Lewston Envy Recreation and Travel Cheering TeamsRegistrations will be open in June of 2025Recreation Cheering: Participants will compete in Maine-based cheer competitions.Schedule: Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniform Travel Cheering: Participants will be traveling to competitions throughout New England.Qualifying Ages: Travel team participants must be born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017.Practices will be on most Sundays from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniformHead coaches for Lewiston Envy Recreation and Travel programs are Tammie Gayton and Courtney O'Donnell.For more information about this program, please call Lewiston Recreation at 207-513-3005, or email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Lewiston Envy Cheering - Spring Cheering with Lewiston Envy
Tumble, Jump, and Cheer! Keep your rising athlete engaged in cheering in the off-season. Lewiston Cheer Envy's Spring and Summer Cheering will work on a series of tumbling, stunting, and dancing programs that will keep your child active all season long!Please send your child with comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle. Cheering practices are closed to parents.Spring Session: April 22 - June 12Summer Session: June 17 - August 14Price Per Session: R $90/NR $105SAVE and sign up for BOTH sessions: R $160/NR $175Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30Location: Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue2025-2026 Lewston Envy Recreation and Travel Cheering TeamsRegistrations will be open in June of 2025Recreation Cheering: Participants will compete in Maine-based cheer competitions.Schedule: Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniform Travel Cheering: Participants will be traveling to competitions throughout New England.Qualifying Ages: Travel team participants must be born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017.Practices will be on most Sundays from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniformHead coaches for Lewiston Envy Recreation and Travel programs are Tammie Gayton and Courtney O'Donnell.For more information about this program, please call Lewiston Recreation at 207-513-3005, or email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov.
 
Wednesday April 30, 2025
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Mahjong Drop in (Sr Room)
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Age Friendly 50 + Program: Educational Opportunities- Dessert & Discuss, Classes, Seminars...... - Lewiston Chief Assessor
Age Friendly Activities are open to any 50+ person and no membership is required to participate. Monthly Evening Dessert & DiscussFREE for any 50+ Lewiston Residents and surrounding areas!A new collaboration with AARP aims to create discussions and education on different topics that are important to the over 50 population. These 1 hour seminars will be on Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, in the Senior Room at the Lewiston Armory,65 Central Ave. Lewiston.Dessert is provided by AARP 4/30/25 William Healey-Lewiston Chief Assessor: Discussion about Lewiston's Valuation Process *Rescheduled from 2/26William is the Chief Assessor for Lewiston and will present the process of valuation. Join our discussion, Question & Answer session. 5/21/25 Community Credit Union: Estate PlanningA one hour seminar focused on key aspects of financial security for those aged 50 and above, covering estate planning, retirement strategies, long-term care options, asset protection, and effective strategies for ensuring a smooth financial future for your heirs.6/25/25 Sean O'Connell, ReTreeUS: GardeningWe will discuss how to pick the perfect apple, peach, pear, plum and how to take care of your fruit trees.7/16/25 Winn Brown: ArcheryThis talk and demonstration is a great way to understand more about archery and help you decide if it’s a sport you would like to take up.Winn is a USA Archery Level III Coach, and the head coach at Maine School of Archery. Winn is passionate about making archery accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone. Winn works with many of the summer camps in southern Maine to certify their archery instructors. Winn also teaches archery at LL Bean in Freeport, Point Sebago Resort in Naples, and Portland Recreation in Portland. When not teaching archery, Winn is an avid bow hunter, embracing every chance to pursue his passion for archery and the great outdoors here in Maine. 8/20/25 Megan Bates: Lewiston's Director of Highway and Open SpacesMegan will share information about the trail system and its features throughout the city of Lewiston.    Registration required for each seminar. Limited seating available.     Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Drop In: Table Tennis - Drop-In Table Tennis
Table Tennis- Drop In FormatLocation: Lewiston Armory, Drill RoomDays: Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Enter through front of Armory)Cost: $2 R/$3 NRWhether you are looking to dust off your paddle, or try out a new activity, drop-in table tennis is for you! Table tennis supports hand-eye coordination, keeps reflexes sharp, and helps raise your heart rate! You will also meet players from around Lewiston who enjoy the sport.This drop-in program costs $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.Registration is not required, although we recommend signing up for communication purposes.Questions? Email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov
 
Thursday May 1, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Cribbage
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Age Friendly 50+ Program: Let's Get Moving! (Yoga, Walking....) - Chair Yoga
Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required. These programs have body movement in mind! Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle. #keepbodyandmindactive DROP IN PROGRAMS Registration not required! Chair YogaDebbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. FEE:$3 Age Friendly Members. $4 Non MembersOpen Gym at the Armory Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00             Monday 1:00 to 2:00Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole..... FEE:Free for Age Friendly Members  $1 for Non Members                                                                    Registration Required for below programs:Gentle YogaThis Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.                           Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.Lewiston Armory access:There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the  Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the  armory and on Vale Street.  Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00 Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance .  Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.   Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059 Fee:Age Friendly Members: $3Non-Members: $4 Spring 2025Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday May 2nd until mid June at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12. (Credit cards only)We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building at the red picnic tables and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.Fee: FreeQuestions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Boys and Girls Club
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pinochle
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    L/A/ Vet Council
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Lewiston Envy Cheering - Spring AND Summer Cheering with Lewiston Envy
Tumble, Jump, and Cheer! Keep your rising athlete engaged in cheering in the off-season. Lewiston Cheer Envy's Spring and Summer Cheering will work on a series of tumbling, stunting, and dancing programs that will keep your child active all season long!Please send your child with comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle. Cheering practices are closed to parents.Spring Session: April 22 - June 12Summer Session: June 17 - August 14Price Per Session: R $90/NR $105SAVE and sign up for BOTH sessions: R $160/NR $175Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30Location: Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue2025-2026 Lewston Envy Recreation and Travel Cheering TeamsRegistrations will be open in June of 2025Recreation Cheering: Participants will compete in Maine-based cheer competitions.Schedule: Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniform Travel Cheering: Participants will be traveling to competitions throughout New England.Qualifying Ages: Travel team participants must be born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017.Practices will be on most Sundays from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniformHead coaches for Lewiston Envy Recreation and Travel programs are Tammie Gayton and Courtney O'Donnell.For more information about this program, please call Lewiston Recreation at 207-513-3005, or email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Lewiston Envy Cheering - Spring Cheering with Lewiston Envy
Tumble, Jump, and Cheer! Keep your rising athlete engaged in cheering in the off-season. Lewiston Cheer Envy's Spring and Summer Cheering will work on a series of tumbling, stunting, and dancing programs that will keep your child active all season long!Please send your child with comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle. Cheering practices are closed to parents.Spring Session: April 22 - June 12Summer Session: June 17 - August 14Price Per Session: R $90/NR $105SAVE and sign up for BOTH sessions: R $160/NR $175Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30Location: Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue2025-2026 Lewston Envy Recreation and Travel Cheering TeamsRegistrations will be open in June of 2025Recreation Cheering: Participants will compete in Maine-based cheer competitions.Schedule: Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniform Travel Cheering: Participants will be traveling to competitions throughout New England.Qualifying Ages: Travel team participants must be born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017.Practices will be on most Sundays from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and Mondays from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Lewiston Armory. Cost: TBD Includes uniformHead coaches for Lewiston Envy Recreation and Travel programs are Tammie Gayton and Courtney O'Donnell.For more information about this program, please call Lewiston Recreation at 207-513-3005, or email Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, at nwelch@lewistonmaine.gov.
 
Friday May 2, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lewiston Senior Citizens Program: Games/Activities/Trips - Pitch
Welcome to the the Lewiston Senior Citizens Program page! We are a private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our activities happen at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. in the Senior Center. Included with our annual membership fee are activities which are listed below as well as a monthly newsletter. Online registration is available on the link listed under; Programs and Lewiston Senior Citizens Membership.  If you need further information or assistance please contact Stephanie Cote, Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator (207) 513-3059 or  scote@lewistonmaine.gov Lewiston Senior Citizens Weekly GamesGames at the armory are available to Lewiston Senior Citizens Program Members only, registration is not required and some additional fees may apply. Cribbage every Thursday. Doors open at 8 a.m. play starts at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for league (Sept. to May) and optional weekly pool. Roger Labbe, Program ManagerBridge every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. League fee applicable. Pat Quinn, Program Manager ( No Bridge from Jan. to March)Mahjong every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Rae Hawk, Program ManagerPinochle every Thursday 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FreeRay Mathieu, Program ManagerPitch every Friday 12 p.m. to 3/4 p.m. Free ( Pitch is cancelled for the summer from 6/21 until 9/6)Ray Poulin, Program ManagerArts & Crafts: Once a month announced in the newsletter. Pat Hall, Program Manager Reminder: If inclement weather occurs LSC activities are cancelled when the Lewiston Public Schools system closes. If there is a 2 hour delay Cribbage and Bingo are cancelled. This decision is up to each program manager.                                                                Membership LuncheonsLewiston Senior Citizens Luncheons are scheduled generally every other month with some exceptions. Lunches and special events are advertised only in the monthly LSC newsletter for members. Registration for these lunches needs to be done on the phone or in the office. Online registration is not available for these events. May 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Taco Lunch; Make your own tacos. 2 per person. Chicken or hamburger, all the ingredients, dessert and beverages.Price: $6.00 per person.  Buy your tickets in the Senior Center.         The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 1st.We will have trivia questions about Mexico, Pinatas, and prizes.  Mexican attire if you want (but optional) and we will have a prize for the best Sombrero .                                                   Day TripsTrip information will be posted here when they are scheduled and announced by the LSC Board of directors. FOSTER’S CLAMBAKE – Tuesday, June 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Foster’s Clambake. You can choose to have a lobster dinner which includes lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted red potato, onion, hot rolls and blueberry crumb cake.  Chicken is available for those who don’t want lobster.  Coffee, tea, and lemonade are included.  There also is a cash bar.  You need to choose lobster or chicken dinner when you sign up. After lunch we will travel to a site near York.  We are still working on the particulars and should know by the beginning of March.  We expect to be home around 5 p.m.  The cost is $100.00 which includes the bus, meal and driver tip. The deadline to sign up is May 28th. Sign up early!!OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, June 11, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and travel to Ogunquit to see “Come from Away”, a true story about a small town in Newfoundland that takes in 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11.  After the play we will travel to the Clambake in Scarborough for dinner on your own.  We should be home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes the bus, show and driver tip.  The deadline to sign up is May 7th. CHARLES SIGHT SEEING CRUISE- Monday July 28, 2025Join us for cheesecake and a river boat ride down the Charles River in Cambridge, MA on July 28, 2025.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride on Lisbon Street at 9:00 a.m. and travel to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.  You will get to select from a limited menu but a piece of cheesecake and a beverage is a definite part of every meal.  After lunch we will head to the boat for a 70 minute ride on the Charles River.  We should be home around 5:30 p.m.  The cost of the trip is $115.00 and includes the bus, meal, boat ride, and tips for the boat staff and bus driver.  Deadline to sign up is 6/30/25.TRAIN RIDE – Tuesday August 5, 2025 Enjoy a train ride and a sampling of Maine made drinks on August 5, 2025 as we travel to Alna, Maine and board the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.  We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. for the train ride which will also give you the chance to see the museum and their store.  After the train ride we will travel to the Taste of Maine in Woolwich for lunch on your own.  We then go to the Maine Tasting Center to learn about Maine drinks.  You will get to taste beer, cider, mead, wine and a spirit.  We should be home around 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $115.00 which includes the bus, train, tasting and tip for the bus driver.  This trip is limited to 40 people and the deadline to sign up is July 3, 3025.OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE – Wednesday, September 24, 2025We will leave the Lewiston Park and Ride at 12 noon and head straight to the   playhouse to see “When Elvis Met the Beatles”. After the play we will travel to the Clambake for dinner on your own.  Should be home around 7 p.m.  The cost is $110.00 which includes play, bus and driver tip.  Deadline to sign up is 8/22/25   Link to register is below.  Note: All trip refunds issued by the Lewiston Senior Citizens will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There is a 2.5% non refundable charge when using a credit card. Trips cannot be cancelled 14 days prior to the trip date. You are advised to find someone to purchase your spot to keep from losing money.                                           Online Registration Information:-You do not need to be a LSC member to register for day trips. You must have an account set up in MY Rec to register online. If you are a 2024 LSC Member there is an account set up for you already.-Click on the trip you are choosing. Follow each step carefully when you get to completing your purchases you'll have 2 options. Option 1: A complete online registration to purchase a trip or membership is only available by credit card purchase.Option 2: If you want to register online but not use a credit card you can do this but your seat is not reserved until approved by Lewiston Rec staff. This is called Pre-registration. When you reach the choice of  CHECK OUT ON LINE or PRINT A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM click on Print a pre-registration form. Please call 513-3059 and make Stephanie aware of this choice. Option 3: Call 513-3059 for assistance with your registration                                                             Extended Trips/ToursAnnouncements regarding extended trips are only available through the Lewiston Senior Citizens monthly newsletter or by calling: Claire Bilodeau: (207) 784-0302 Cindy Boyd (207) 345-9569 Extended trips are not available for online for registration.
 
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